The Greater Nashville Regional Council (GNRC) is seeking proposals from firms and/or individuals capable of providing one or more planning services to assist with a major update to the long-range transportation plan, to be adopted as the 2045 Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), and related products for the Nashville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO).

The GNRC administers the Nashville Area MPO, the federally-designated transportation planning agency for Davidson, Maury, Robertson, Rutherford, Sumner, Williamson, and Wilson counties. Through the Nashville Area MPO, local partners develop and manage the region’s long-range transportation plan and short-range transportation improvement program. MPO plans and programs identify and prioritize transportation needs for federal and state funding. Find out more about the MPO at NashvilleMPO.org.

Notice is hereby given that there has been a change in the meeting location for regional boards and committees administered by the Greater Nashville Regional Council (GNRC). The previously noticed meeting calendar remains unchanged.

Meetings of the GNRC Executive Committee (also known as the Executive Board) and Nashville Area MPO Transportation Policy Board will now be held at the Bradley L. Barrett Training Center at the Tennessee Bankers Association office located at 211 Athens Way, Nashville TN 37228. The GNRC Finance and Personnel Committee of the GNRC will meet in the large conference room at 220 Athens Way, Suite 200, Nashville, TN 37228. For a full list of public meeting dates, agenda, and cancellations, visit www.GNRC.org and www.NashvilleMPO.org or call 615-862-8828.

GNRC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed or disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services, or activities. GNRC is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, equal access and affirmative action. Contact the Title VI/Non-Discrimination coordinator, Laylah Smith at 615-862-8828 for further information. Hearing impaired callers may use the Tennessee Relay Service (1-800-848-0298). Language services are available free of charge for individuals who do not speak English (LEP), or who are visually or hearing impaired and who wish to participate in the meetings or programs of the GNRC by calling (615-255-1010) or (1-866-836-6678) or by contacting the Coordinator to discuss any accommodations or auxiliary aide that may be needed to facilitate such participation.

The Greater Nashville Regional Council (GNRC) has re-issued its request for proposals from firms and/or individuals capable of providing transportation planning services to conduct the Regional Smart Mobility Assessment on behalf of the Nashville Area MPO. Proposers For more information and to download the RFP document and submission instructions, visit:

Now Accepting Public Comments on the 2018-19 Annual Action Plan and Fair Housing, March 26 – April 25, 2018

The Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) will release a draft of the 2018-2019 Annual Action Plan for the State of Tennessee on March 26. This plan is submitted annually to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to outline the estimated budget and goals for housing and community development activities by the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA), and Housing Trust Fund (HTF) programs. Citizens are encouraged to review and make comments on information contained in the plan. A summary of the plan will be available for review and public comment at www.thda.org/about-thda/public-notice-and-comment. Use “Select Language” at the bottom of the page for multiple translations. Links will also be available on the websites of the State of Tennessee, TN Department of Economic and Community Development, TN Department of Health, and each of the nine Development Districts of Tennessee. Written comments via electronic submission on the THDA website will be accepted from March 26-April 25, 2018.

Additionally, the State of Tennessee is seeking public comments on fair housing to inform our Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice. An electronic survey is available at www.thda.org/about-thda/public-notice-and-comment from March 26-April 25, 2018. A full draft of the plan will be available later this Spring for public comment.

A public hearing to obtain input on the 2018-19 Annual Action Plan and our Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing Choice will be held on April 12, 2018, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in Nashville, TN at the Andrew Jackson Building, 502 Deaderick St., Ground Floor Public Hearing Room (enter from 5th Ave N). For questions and accommodations, please email Megan Webb at mwebb@thda.org.

Organizations in Rutherford, Sumner, Trousdale, Williamson, and Wilson counties wishing to apply for Arts Builds Communities (ABC) grant funds from the TN Arts Commission are encouraged to attend upcoming workshops on Tuesday, April 24 and Thursday, May 10, 2018.

The purpose of the ABC program is to provide support for arts projects that broaden access to arts experiences, address community quality of life issues through the arts, or enhance the sustainability of asset based cultural enterprise.

The Greater Nashville Regional Council will hold the above mentioned workshops. The workshops will last approximately (2) two hours. The purpose of the workshop is to share information about the upcoming FY2018 Arts Builds Communities Grant program including the application process and deadline, which is 11:59 p.m. CDT, July 2, 2018.

Davidson County applicants will continue to be served by the Metro Nashville Arts Commission, Laurel Fisher can be reached at Laurel.Fisher@nashville.gov

The Clarksville Arts and Heritage Development Council will serve Cheatham, Dickson, Houston, Humphreys, Montgomery Robertson and Stewart Counties. The contact for this agency is Ellen Kaverno at artsandheritage@cdelightband.net

Follow this link for information on how to apply and for complete contact information and guidelines:

The Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) has completed a draft of the 2016-17 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) on the 2015-19 Tennessee Consolidated Plan. This report is submitted annually to HUD to describe housing and community development activities by the CDBG, ESG, HOME, and HOPWA programs. Citizens are encouraged to review and make comments on information contained in the report. The CAPER draft and summary are available for review and public comment at https://thda.org/about-thda/public-notice-and-comment beginning August 23, 2017. Use “Select Language” at the bottom of the page for multiple translations or use the links provided. The electronic draft is also available through the TN Department of Economic & Community Development and Department of Health websites as well as the nine Development Districts of Tennessee (www.tennesseedevelopmentdistricts.org). Written comments via electronic submission will be accepted through September 6, 2017.

The Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) has received additional funding for the Emergency Solutions Grant program (ESG) under the 2017-18 Annual Action Plan for the State of Tennessee. The plan is submitted annually to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and citizens are given an opportunity to review and make comments on information contained in it. A draft of the plan is available for review and public comment at https://thda.org/about-thda/public-notice-and-comment. Use “Select Language” at the bottom of the page for multiple translations. Written comments via electronic submission on the THDA website will be accepted from August 3-16, 2017.

The Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) completed a draft of the Annual Action Plan for the State of Tennessee and the Allocation Plan for the Housing Trust Fund. The plans are submitted annually to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and citizens are given an opportunity to review and make comments on information contained in the plans. A summary of the plans are available for review and public comment at http://www.thda.org/. Select “Public Notice and Comments” under “About THDA”. The plans will also be available for review on the websites of the nine Development Districts of Tennessee. Links to these websites are available on the Tennessee Development District Association website at www.tennesseedevelopmentdistricts.org. Written comments via electronic submission on the THDA website will be accepted from June 15 – June 30, 2017.

For language assistance, please click the Español button on http://www.thda.org/ for translation in multiple languages.

South Central Tennessee Development District (SCTDD) and Greater Nashville Regional Commission (GNRC) have issued this Request for Proposal (RFP) for the provision of all labor, materials and management necessary to implement a retail marketing initiative for rural communities.

The RFP, Terms, Conditions, Requirements and any Specifications may be viewed at SCTDD, 101 Sam Watkins Boulevard, Mt. Pleasant, TN 38474, between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Copies of this RFP and relevant documentation may be obtained at SCTDD by contacting Lorie Fisher, Community Development Director, at (931) 379-2913, or by E-Mail at lfisher@sctdd.org.

All proposals must be submitted in strict compliance with the Proposal Instructions as prescribed in the RFP, and must be received at SCTDD’s reception lobby no later than 2:00 pm CST, on or before May 20, 2017.

SCTDD and GNRC hereby notify potential proposers that all firms will be afforded equal opportunity to submit proposals in response to this request and will not be discriminated against in consideration for award on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, creed, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. Disadvantaged, minority and female firms are especially encouraged to apply.

All proposers must be compliant with applicable requirements relating to minimum wage, Workmen’s Compensation and conditions of employment.